Which of the following is NOT a function of the human gut microbiome?
A) production of essential amino acids and vitamins
B) production of volatile fatty acids from polysaccharides
C) iron and trace metal absorption
D) maturation of the gastrointestinal tract

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The human gut microbiome is not directly responsible for the absorption of iron and trace metals; this process is primarily a function of the intestinal cells themselves. The microbiome does play a role in the metabolism and availability of nutrients, but the actual absorption process is a physiological function of the host's gut cells.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of the Human